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VX58 TVU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,926 mi
Last recorded28,926 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 TVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 28,926 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 26,010 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 25,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 24,939 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 24,939 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 24,107 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 23,434 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 22,987 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 21,965 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,958 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,701 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,924 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 12,040 miles

Parking brake adjustment required

Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 7,784 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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VX58 TVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 42,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX58 TVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX58 TVU?

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What year was VX58 TVU registered?

VX58 TVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is VX58 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX58 TVU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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